An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Director of Waste Services to join a forward-thinking local authority in the South of England.
This 12-month assignment will provide strategic and operational leadership across the council's waste, recycling and environmental services portfolio during a period of service transformation and improvement.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will lead the delivery of high-performing waste and recycling services, ensuring residents receive efficient, customer-focused and environmentally sustainable services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership for waste, recycling and fleet operations.
- Driving service transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managing significant operational budgets, contracts and partnerships.
- Leading large multidisciplinary teams and developing a high-performance culture.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and environmental standards.
- Advising senior officers and elected members on waste strategy and service delivery.
- Delivering efficiencies, performance improvements and sustainable outcomes.
- Supporting the council's environmental, climate and recycling ambitions.
About You
Candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Extensive senior leadership experience within local authority waste, recycling or environmental services.
- Experience operating at Head of Service, Assistant Director or Director level.
- A successful track record of delivering transformation, savings programmes and service improvement.
- Strong commercial and contract management expertise.
- Experience managing political and stakeholder relationships within a local government setting.
- Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.
Desirable Experience
- Waste collection contract mobilisation.
- Fleet management and depot operations.
- Environmental services transformation programmes.
- Service redesign and organisational change.
- Circular economy and sustainability initiatives.
- Local authority experience
Contract Details
- 12-month initial contract
- £575-£675 per day
- Inside IR35
- Hybrid working
- South of England
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Director Of Waste Services in London employer: Vivid Resourcing Ltd
Join a dedicated council in South Wales that prioritises public health and environmental protection, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise as an Environmental Health Officer will make a tangible difference in the community. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee development, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation in tackling public health challenges. Enjoy the benefits of working in a vibrant location with a focus on meaningful impact and community well-being.
